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Owner’s Manual
ACREAGE™ ROUGH CUT MOWER
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the mower before
starting.
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Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or
accessories.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with
the instructions, to operate the mower.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
used and remove all foreign objects. Your equipment can
propel small objects at high speed causing personal injury
or property damage. Stay away from breakable objects,
such as house windows, automobile, greenhouses, etc.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
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Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt
or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do not wear
shorts.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get
caught in moving parts.
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Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower to protect your eyes from
foreign objects which can be thrown from the unit.
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Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Leather work shoes or short boots work well for most
people. These will protect the operator’s ankles and shins
from small sticks, splinters, and other debris.
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It is advisable to wear protective headgear to prevent
the possibility of being struck by small flying particles,
or being struck by low hanging branches, twigs, or other
objects which may be unnoticed by the operator.
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Do not operate the mower without proper guards or other
safety protective devices in place.
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Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
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See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved
by the manufacturer.
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Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not operate product when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this
machine safely.
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Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your
vehicle’s traction; keep a steady pace and do not exceed
the recommended maximum speed in this manual.
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Stop the rotating mower head when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cutting blades to stop
rotating.
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Watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing
roads.
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Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning, repairing or inspecting
the unit, be sure the mower and all moving parts have
stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect the spark plug
wire, move it away from the spark plug and remove the
ignition key.
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If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor), disconnect the spark plug wire,
prevent it from touching the spark plug and remove the
ignition key. Check immediately for cause. Vibration is
generally a symptom of a larger issue.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor).
Remove the wire from the spark plug and remove the
ignition key. Inspect the mower for damage. If damaged,
repair before starting and operating the mower.
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Never leave the mower unattended when the engine is
running.
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Regularly inspect the mower. Make sure parts are not
bent, damaged or loose.
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Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before touching.
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Never operate or have engine running without having
mower attached to suitable tow vehicle.
